Mensa Philippines

An Event No Mensan Should Miss

Let's start the year with a grand celebration for new Mensans!

On Jan. 24, 2009, all those who qualified as a result of the Mensa IQ Challenge in Bonifacio High Street, Global City, Taguig City, on Nov. 30, 2008 and the most recent one-on-one private exams will take center stage as they will be formally welcomed to our society.

All inductees will receive a certificate of qualification and their membership IDs during the ceremony. Current Mensa Philippines President Chris Tan and founder and Carlos Palanca awardee Art Ilano will speak during the program.

The event also includes cocktails and an after-program party.

The Venue: Alchemy

Alchemy promises its visitors the ultimate party experience. Located at Silvercity Mall in Pasig (across SM Hypermart), the place boasts of a prime location at the corner of the mall, and its white VIP elevator built outside the premises greets and intrigues passersby.

The floors are made for dancing, drinking, indulging and partying the night away. O Lounge, at its first floor, is the heart of Alchemy's chic. The first level of fun gives you a laid-back and chill atmosphere to start your night right on track, or to end your hours of seemingly endless dancing on the upper floors of Alchemy. Looking for the afterparty? O Lounge a floor or two down, and has a menu that will sober up the meanest hangovers.

Alchemy has a lot in store for you, as it boasts of using exclusive sound and state-of-the-art lights. DJs in the club formulate their hypnotic beats especially for Alchemy - the club has its own style of sound. Erwin Edralin, Elmer Dado and Manolet "Papi" Santos are just some of Alchemy's Resident DJs who power up each night with the latest high-voltage blasts.

The 3-in-1 instant night life of Alchemy is also the proud bearer of world-class lights, the first of its kind in Asia. Their equipment, labeled as First High Intensity Multi-Colored Laser Lights (whew!) is from Denmark, and it is the same as the ones used for Ministry of Sound, promising party-goers that visual trippy experience while enjoying their drinks and grooving to the music.

Alchemy's formula for the ultimate night out is truly world-class and unique, and they may very well have struck gold with it. Its three floors of high-end clubbing and dining is the reason why crowds are coming in consistently, and continuously. The newest nightspot in town is driven to offer you the science of having a good time. Live the ultimate party experience at Alchemy, where night life is a science!

(An excerpt from "Alchemy" by Beatriz Acosta for ClickTheCity, http://guides.clickthecity.com/metro/?p=2184)

Attire

Everyone should come in business or formal attire.

Mensa Philippines Almanac 2009

The Mensa Philippines Almanac 2009 is a CD housing all essential information that all Mensans need to know about the organization. It will include the bylaws, background of the organization, information on membership benefits and related concerns, and the January/February 2009 issue of Mensahe, among others.

The CD will be given for free to all inductees and paid-up Mensans who will RSVP, take advantage of the early bird payment scheme, and attend the event. Paid-up Mensans who will pay at the door can get the CD at a discounted rate of 50 pesos. Non-Mensans and those with lapsed memberships who will attend the event can buy a copy for 150 pesos.

All paid-up Mensans who wish to get a copy of the CD and purchase other merchandise MUST bring their Mensa ID or the official receipt of their membership due payment. No Mensa ID/OR = no Mensa privileges.

Payment

Inductees: Free

Early Bird (through January 17, 2009): 400 pesos for paid-up members, 500 pesos for non-Mensans and inactive members

At the door (regardless of membership): 600 pesos

The payment will cover the cost of food and access to the venue. Details on the payment procedure will be e-mailed to those who will RSVP. To RSVP, email membership-ph@mensa.org , subject line "Mensa Induction Ball RSVP"